East End Women’s Museum seeks new Trustees!

Five women standing in a row are smiling at the camera. They are in front of museum pop-up exhibition banners. They all have colourful and patterned dresses on.

A group of Museum trustees celebrating our 4th birthday party in 2019.

Are you passionate about putting women’s voices centre stage? Do you believe in the power and potential of working with women’s stories, past and present, to challenge gender inequality today? Are you up for the exciting challenge of being a Trustee of England’s only women’s museum? 

A pad of paper, pen, glasses and keyboard. On the pad it says 'Trustee'
Three children and an adult sit around a table which is covered in images and craft supplies. They are absorbed in activity.

A free family activity run during Women’s History Month, March 2022.

We’re the East End Women’s Museum, a small charity (no. 1188775) that researches, shares and celebrates stories of East London women. In the next year we’ll open a new building in Barking town centre – a base for our new exhibition, learning and engagement programmes, and set to welcome some 12,000 visitors a year. We have a proudly community-centred ethos, putting local audiences at the heart of our decision-making processes, and strive to create welcoming, relevant and inclusive experiences.

We are now looking to grow our Board of Trustees, to ensure we have the capacity, diversity and range of skills to guide the charity at this pivotal time.

We are especially keen to hear from people with experience in the following:

  • HR

  • Safeguarding

  • Museum practice

We are also keen to hear from people without the above experience, but who feel they have something to contribute, as a ‘General’ trustee. You are welcome to apply in more than one category if you feel that is applicable.

We’re looking for Trustees who can commit to approximately 8 hours per month. In return, you will be part of a growing charity and museum, help to advance women’s equality, and work alongside a great team. You’ll also be able to develop your experience of governance and broaden your CV. Please note that as a charity Trusteeship, the role is voluntary and therefore unremunerated.

EEWM welcomes applications from all. We are striving to enhance the diversity of our Board, and are especially keen to hear from people who are ethnically and culturally diverse and who experience racism in our society, LGBTQ+ people, and D/deaf and disabled people.

Job descriptions and Person specifications:

Please find further details on what we’re looking for:

  • Safeguarding [pdf]

  • Museum Specialist [pdf]

  • General [pdf]

To apply:

Please send the following to eastendwomensmuseum@gmail.com using the subject ‘Trustee application’:
● please state whether you are applying as a ‘General’, ‘HR’, ‘Safeguarding’ or ‘Museum’ Trustee
● your CV
● a personal statement of no more than 2 A4 pages saying why you would like the role and showing how your skills and experience match what we’re looking for
● a completed Equal opportunities monitoring form [pdf] [Word]

Please note that the deadline has now passed. Thank you for your interest. If you would like to be considered for future Trustee recruitment rounds, please contact us on eastendwomensmuseum@gmail.com